Data breach affects over 100 million bank customers

Tuesday, 30 July 2019 12:33

A hacker has gained access to the personal information of more than 100 million customers of a bank in the US.

The suspect, Paige Thompson is accused of breaking into a server of the firm, Capital One.

She got hold of details, including credit scores, balances and social security numbers.

The breach affected around 100 million people in the US and about 6 million others in Canada.

Thompson previously worked as a software engineer for a company which hosted the database of Capital One.

The 33-year-old woman has been arrested and has already appeared in court.

More from International

Putin and Modi discuss trade, peace in New Delhi summit

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi began summit talks in New Delhi on Friday, as New Delhi rolled out the red carpet for the Russian leader.
Indian air travel crippled as IndiGo's pilot crisis enters fourth day

Air travel across India was in turmoil for a fourth day after IndiGo cancelled around 500 flights on Friday, including all from the capital New Delhi, after failing to plan for new pilot flying time regulations.
Lebanon says ceasefire talks aim primarily at halting Israel's hostilities

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said on Friday that ceasefire talks with Israel are primarily aimed at stopping Israeli hostilities on Lebanese territory, after the Israeli prime minister's office said it seeks economic cooperation.
US to widen travel ban to more than 30 countries, Noem says

The US has announced plans to expand the number of countries covered by its travel ban to more than 30, US Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said on Thursday.
Putin visits Delhi as Russia, India seek to increase and diversify trade

Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in New Delhi on Thursday to start a two-day state visit, and India and Russia both said they want to boost mutual trade and expand the variety of items in transactions.